Your directors are pleased to present the 109th Annual Report of your company together with the Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025 is summarized below:
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Particulars
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For the year ended ( 'In Lakhs)
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31stMarch,
2025
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31stMarch,
2024
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1.
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Total Revenue
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26,714
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25,035
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2.
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Finance Costs
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(475)
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(465)
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3.
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Depreciation and Amortization Expense
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(1,132)
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(840)
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4.
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Profit before Tax
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[(1) (2 3)]
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5,377
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5,566
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5.
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Provision for Tax including Current Tax adjustments of Earlier Years.
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(652)
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(1,007)
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6.
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Provision for Deferred Tax
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(493)
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(104)
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7.
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Profit after Tax, Prior period and Exceptional Items
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[(4) (5 6)]
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4,231
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4,454
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8.
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Other comprehensive income
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(8)
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28
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9.
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Total comprehensive income for the period
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(7 8)
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4,223
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4,482
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2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIR AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
i) Textiles and Real Estate Division
The revenue from the textile's activity was Rs.20,875 Lakhs (Rupees Twenty Thousands Eight Hundred and Seventy Five Lakhs) as compared to Rs.19,717 Lakhs (Rupees Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventeen Lakhs) in the previous year. The operating profit for the year was Rs.1,394 Lakhs (Rupees One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Four Lakhs) against Rs. 2,153 Lakhs (Rupees Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Three Lakhs) in the previous year.
The revenue from real estate and related activity was Rs. 3,396 Lakhs (Rupees Three Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Six Lakhs) as compared to Rs. 3,985 Lakhs (Rupees Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Five Lakhs) in the previous year. The operating profit for the year was Rs 2,723 Lakhs (Rupees Two thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Three Lakhs) as against Rs.3,319 Lakhs (Rupees Three Thousand Three Hundred and Nineteen Lakhs) in the previous year.
ii) Land Development at Dadar
The Company has obtained renewed Occupation Certificate (OC) including for upper floors of 'The Ruby' tower at Dadar, Mumbai. The building which was earlier approved under the Development Control Regulations 1991 (DCR 1991) is now converted under the current regulations i.e. Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 (DCPR 2034). The Company has made payment of requisite premium to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and the State Government.This shall enable the company to unlock the real estate value of the tower.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 26th May, 2025 have approved and recommended payment of final dividend of 35% i.e., Rs. 1.75/- per equity share on 3,34,40,000 fully paid up equity shares of Rs. 5/- each aggregating to 585.20 Lakh subject to TDS for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 ('final dividend'), subject to approval of the members at the ensuing AGM.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount has been transferred to General Reserve.
5. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
During the year under review, your Company did not have any subsidiary, associate or joint venture company.
6. DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of The Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed there under.
7. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
(i) Directors
Appointment/ Reappointment
• Mr. Gurudas Aras Was Appointed As Non-Executive Independent Director From 20th September, 2024. (Refer Note 49 Of Financial Statement)
Resignation/ Cessation:
• Mr. Shardul Thacker Term Ceased As Non-Executive Independent Director From 20th September, 2024. (Refer Note 49 Of Financial Statement)
(ii) Key Managerial Personnel
Appointment/Reappointment
• There Was No Appointment/Reappointment During The Year Under Review.
Resignation/Cessation
• There Was No Resignation/Cessation During The Year Under Review.
(iii) Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received the necessary declarations from each of Independent Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 149(7) and provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Each of them meets the criteria of independence laid down in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as independent director during the year.
(iv) Annual Evaluation of Board
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance and other Directors. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance. A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment.
In a separate meeting of independent directors held on 4th March 2025, performance of non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was reviewed and evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors.
(v) Number of Board Meetings
During the year 2024-25, the Board met 5 (Five) times on the following dates
21st May, 2024, 12th August, 2024, 20th September, 2024, 13th November, 2024 and 13th February, 2025. For details of the meetings of the board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
8. DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) read with section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2025 and statethat: -
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any.
ii. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year on that date;
iii. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
v. The Directors had laid down proper systems of internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
9. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
The potential candidates for appointment to the Board including Independent Directors appointed during the year are, inter alia, evaluated on the basis of highest level of personal and professional ethics, standing, integrity, values and character; appreciation of the Company's vision, mission, values and, prominence in business, institutions or professions and, professional skill, knowledge and expertise and, financial literacy and such other competencies and skills as may be considered necessary. In addition to the above, the candidature of an Independent Director is also evaluated in terms of the criteria for determining independence as stipulated under the Act, the Listing Regulations and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
The policy of which has been uploaded on the Company's website at the following link https://www.rubymills. com/uploads/investor-reports /1409223679 Nomination-and Remuneration-policy.pdf For further details on the policy, please refer to the Corporate Governance report which forms part of the Annual report. No changes in the Nomination and Remuneration policy were made during the year under review.
10. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to composition of audit committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
11. VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business activities and has put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal and unethical behaviour.
The Board of Directors of the Company has pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, framed “Vigil Mechanism Policy” for Directors and employees of the Company to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimization on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any, financial statements and reports, etc. which has been uploaded on the Company's website at the following link-http://www.rubymills.com/uploads/ investor-reports/1255509256 Microsoft-Word-WBP-Final.pdf.
The employees of the Company have the right/option to report their concern/grievance to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations.
During the year under review no employee was denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
12. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has designed Risk Management Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the Company's businesses, and has defined a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision¬ making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews. At present there is no identifiable risk which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are furnished in “Annexure A” which forms part of this Report.
14. ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return forthe financial yearended 31stMarch,2025made underthe provisions ofSection 92(3) ofthe Act isuploaded onwebsiteoftheCompanyandlinkforthesameishttps://www.rubymills.com/uploads/investor-reports/1068802394 Annual%20 Return 2025 .pdf
15. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Annual Report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 on CSR activities is attached as “Annexure (B)” and forms a part of this Report.For other details regarding the CSR Committee and the policy, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report. TheCorporate Social Responsibility policy has been uploaded on the
Company's website at the following link-http://www.rubymills.com/investors/policies/corporate-social- responsibility-philosophy. No changes were made in the CSR policy during the year under review.
16. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, no significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations.
17. AUDITORS
(i) Statutory Auditors
At the 106th Annual General Meeting held on 23rd September, 2022, the Members approved reappointment of M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101961W/W-100036) to hold office from the conclusion of the 106th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 111th Annual General Meeting on such remuneration as may be fixed by the Board apart from reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as may be incurred by them for the purpose of audit.
TheReportgivenbyM/s.CNK&AssociatesLLRStatutoryAuditorsonthefinancialstatementsoftheCompanyforthefinancial year2024-25ispartofthisAnnualReport.TheAuditors'Reportdoesnotcontainanyqualification,reservation,adverseremark or disclaimer,subject to reservation asmentioned below. During the yearunderreview, the Auditorshad notreported any matterunderSection 143(12) ofthe Act, thereforeno detail isrequired tobe disclosed underSection 134(3)(ca) ofthe Act.
Qualification :
Qualification
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Remark
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FY 2016-17 could not be transferred due to technical glitch in MCA
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We were unable to submit Form IEPF-1 due to a technical glitch on the MCA portal. However, we have completed the required submissions and have alsoraised a formal complaint with the higher authorities at MCA for necessary action and resolution.
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(ii) Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed M/s. Vikas R. Chomal & Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-2025. The Report of the Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as “Annexure C”.The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark
(iii) Cost Auditor and Cost Audit Report
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the accounts and records are required to be maintained by the Company, in respect of various manufacturing activities and are required to be audited. Accordingly, such accounts and records are
maintained in respect of various manufacturing activities. Shri. Dakshesh H. Zaveri, Cost Accountant has been appointed as Cost Auditor of the Company for the F.Y. 2024-2025 to carry out the Cost Audit, for auditing cost accounting Records in respect of the Textile Segment of the Company and to submit Cost Audit Report to the Board as required under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014. Accordingly, a resolution seeking the members' ratification for the remuneration payable to Shri. Dakshesh H. Zaveri, Cost Auditors, in terms of the resolution proposed to be passed, is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
18. (i) Green Initiatives
Pursuant to Sections 101 and 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company will be sending Annual Report through electronic mode i.e. email to all the shareholders who have registered their email addresses with the Company or with the Depository to receive Annual Report through electronic mode and initiated steps to reduce consumption of paper.
(ii) Human Resources
Employees are considered to be team members being one of the most critical resources in the business which maximize the effectiveness of the Organization. Human resources build the Enterprise and the sense of belonging would inculcate the spirit of dedication and loyalty amongst them towards strengthening the Company's Policies and Systems. The Company maintains healthy, cordial and harmonious relations with all personnel and thereby enhancing the contributory value of the Human Resources.
(iii) Environment and Safety
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Company's policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned compliances, environmental Regulations and preservation of natural resources. There was no major accident during the year.
19. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
No material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
20. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The company has robust internal financial controls in place for its financial statements. As part of its ongoing improvements, the company has migrated to a new ERP system for certain processes. While the new system is being integrated and stabilized, the company is actively managing and addressing the necessary manual interventions required during this transition. This proactive approach ensures that the company's control systems continue to function effectively and align with the new ERP environment. the auditor's report is self explanatory in nature and provides that company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements.
21. PARTICULAR OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions entered into by your Company during the Financial Year 2024-25 were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There is no material significant Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other Designated Persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company.
Prior approval of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company was obtained for all the Related Party Transactions. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. Attention of Shareholders is also drawn to the disclosure of transactions with related parties as set out in Note No. 49 of Financial Statements, forming part of the Annual Report.
22. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The prescribed particulars of employees required under Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as “Annexure D” and forms a part of this Report of the Directors.
23. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013.
The Company has set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for providing a Redressal mechanism pertaining to Sexual harassment of women employees at workplace. There was no cases/ complaint received during the year under review.
24. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
25. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per relevant regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Corporate Governance Report with auditor's certificate thereon and Management Discussion and Analysis are attached, which form part of this Annual Report.
26. GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
I. The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a) (ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
II. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
III. The Company has not issued any equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
IV During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
V No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
VI. During the year under review, there are no instances of loan borrowed from Directors by the company. Therefore, no declaration is required under Rule 2(1)(c)(viii) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014.
VII. During the year under review, there was no occasion where the Board has not accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
VIII. During the year under review, there has been no pendency of any proceedings against the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
IX. During the year under review, there have been no instances of one time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
27. OTHER IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
A deposit of Rs 101 Crs. was lying against sale of premises received directly from a prospective buyer against which a letter of intent (LOI) was executed. The buyer was to carry out due diligence while a substantial consideration was due.
Meantime, The Buyer's banker - SBI for the first time approached the Company (19 months after disbursement) for execution of Sale Deed. In reply the Company promptly stated it had not received any disbursement/ demand drafts from SBI. Thereupon SBI approached Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and subsequently National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for recovery of their dues from their large borrower.
As advised, our Company filed an Intervening Application (IA) in the Supreme Court in a dispute between SBI & Axis Bank &Hon.Court advised NCLT to hear our intervening application (IA). In the First hearing, the Bench, directed the company to deposit Rs 101 Crores with the Resolution Professional (RP). The Company has since,
repaid the amount as recorded in the NCLT order of 22nd December, 2023.
Giving Due Credence to this development, State Bank of India has informed the appropriate authorities of receiving Rs. 101 Crores and enabling mitigation of action against the company.
The underlying dispute alleged and fraudulent activities pertains solely to buyer and certain bank officials. The payment of Rs. 101 Crores was a voluntary gesture of good faith aimed at preserving the Company's reputation. The payment made was without any admission of guilt or liability and to preserve the interest of its stake holders.
28. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There was no change in the nature of Company's business during the year under review.
29. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ('the rules') as amended upto date, after completion of seven years, all the unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF established by the Central Government.
Further, according to the said Rules, the shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
30. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO IEPF:
As required under Section 124 of the Act, the Unclaimed Dividend amount aggregating to Rs. 1,50,510 lying unclaimed for a period of seven years could not be transferred during the financial year 2024-25 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government as there is a glitch in Ministry of Company Affairs website.
Members are requested to note that even after the transfer to IEPF as above said, the unclaimed dividend amount and the shares transferred to IEPF Suspense Account, both, can be claimed by making an online application in Form IEPF-5 and sending the physical copy of the same duly signed (as per specimen signature registered with the Company/RTA) along with requisite documents enumerated in the said Form IEPF-5 to the Company at its registered office or to the RTA.
The IEPF Rules and the application form (Form IEPF-5), as prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs are available on the website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at www.iepf.gov.in.
31. DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings' respectively as notified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
32. SEGMENTS:
The Company has two segments namely Textile and Real Estate & related. The Statement of accounts prepared and submitted are therefore of two segments.
33. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors thank all the shareholders, all employees of the Company, customers, suppliers, Government Authorities, Financial Institutions and bankers for their continued support.
Your Directors look forward to their continued support in future.
By order of the Board For The Ruby Mills Limited
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Place: Mumbai Hiren M. Shah
Dated: 26th May-2025 Executive Chairman
DIN: 00071077
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